Dredge Plans | Hand

drain gutter plug, tennis ball, or specialized rubber washer (e.g., ) to create a vacuum. PVC T-connector. End Cap: PVC cap for the main body.

(sand, gravel, clay) are you trying to dredge? How deep is the water you'll be working in? Hand Dredge Plans

A DIY hand dredge, often called a yabby pump or crevice sucker, is a highly effective, low-cost tool used by prospectors to extract gold from bedrock cracks and crevices. Constructed primarily from PVC pipe, these tools create suction to draw in water, sand, and gold, then expel it into a bucket or sluice box. Main Body: ) PVC pipe, roughly feet long. Plunger/Handle: ) PVC pipe, slightly longer than the main body. Sealing Gasket: A drain gutter plug, tennis ball, or specialized rubber

Attach a rubber washer (or halved tennis ball) to the end of the pipe using a nut and bolt to form the plunger seal. (sand, gravel, clay) are you trying to dredge

A hose clamp with cut-out notches on the intake end for scraping bedrock. Construction Steps Prepare the Cylinder: Cut a PVC pipe to a length of Make the Plunger: Assemble the pipe and T-connector for the handle.

cap for the handle and ensure smooth operation. Glue the top teeth (handle cap) but consider leaving the end cap unglued for disassembly and cleaning.